Industry Overview - The steel sector experienced a sudden surge on July 2, with Chongqing Steel (601005) seeing a dramatic increase of over 130% during trading, closing up 91.11% [1] - Other steel stocks also rose significantly, including China Iron Titanium (20.97%), Ansteel (12.73%), China Oriental Group (11.45%), and Maanshan Steel (3.59%) [1] - The central government's emphasis on promoting a unified national market and addressing low-price competition is expected to impact the steel industry positively [1] Supply-Side Reforms - Market interpretations suggest that expectations for supply-side reforms in the steel industry have strengthened [2] - Reports indicate that approximately half of the steel mills in Tangshan have received notifications regarding production cuts, which could reduce daily sinter production by 30,000 tons [2] - The steel industry faces challenges from a sluggish real estate market, limited infrastructure investment, and increased export pressure [2] Financial Performance - The steel industry showed signs of recovery in profitability during the first half of 2025, with total revenue for black metal smelting and rolling processing reaching 31,364.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.0% [2] - The total profit for the industry turned positive, amounting to 316.9 billion yuan, indicating a recovery from previous losses [2] Cost and Profitability - Major raw material prices have declined, leading to a noticeable reduction in steel mills' costs, which has supported profit recovery [3] - Future supply adjustments could further suppress raw material prices and improve the supply-demand relationship, potentially enhancing steel profits [3] Investment Opportunities - Analysts suggest that the steel industry is likely to see a structural improvement, with some companies currently undervalued, presenting investment opportunities [3] - Companies with high gross margins and strong cost control are expected to benefit from valuation recovery [3] Company-Specific Developments - Ansteel (00347) has developed a new composite pipe technology for deep-sea oil and gas transport, enhancing its competitive position [4] - Maanshan Steel (00323) reported a revenue of approximately 19.425 billion yuan for Q1 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 4.74%, but managed to narrow its net loss significantly [4] - Chongqing Steel (01053) reported a revenue of 6.614 billion yuan for Q1 2025, with a net loss reduction of 64.82% compared to the previous year [5] - China Oriental Group (00581) reported sales of approximately 1.8 million tons of steel products in Q1 2025, with a gross profit margin of 100-150 yuan per ton [5]

Market Overview - On July 2, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.62%, closing at 24,221.41 points, with a net inflow of HKD 5.036 billion through the southbound trading channel [1] - The total trading volume for the southbound trading was HKD 128.967 billion, with a net buy of HKD 5.036 billion [1] Southbound Trading Details - The Shanghai Stock Exchange's southbound trading had a total transaction amount of HKD 81.984 billion, with a net buy of HKD 1.279 billion [1] - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange's southbound trading had a total transaction amount of HKD 46.983 billion, with a net buy of HKD 3.757 billion [1] Active Stocks - In the Shanghai Stock Exchange's southbound trading, Alibaba-W had the highest transaction amount at HKD 3.170 billion, followed by Chongqing Iron & Steel and Xiaomi Group-W with transaction amounts of HKD 2.929 billion and HKD 2.827 billion, respectively [1] - In terms of net buy amounts, the Yingfu Fund led with a net buy of HKD 1.674 billion, while Alibaba-W had the highest net sell amount at HKD 788 million, closing down by 0.36% [1] Shenzhen Stock Exchange Active Stocks - In the Shenzhen Stock Exchange's southbound trading, Alibaba-W also topped the transaction amount at HKD 2.407 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and Xiaomi Group-W with transaction amounts of HKD 1.589 billion and HKD 1.582 billion, respectively [2] - The stock with the highest net buy was Innovent Biologics, with a net buy of HKD 651 million, closing up by 1.15%, while Alibaba-W had the highest net sell amount at HKD 945 million, also closing down by 0.36% [2]

Market Overview - On July 2, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.62%, with southbound funds totaling HKD 128.97 billion in trading volume, including HKD 67.00 billion in buying and HKD 61.97 billion in selling, resulting in a net buying amount of HKD 5.04 billion [1] Southbound Trading Activity - The southbound trading through Stock Connect (Shenzhen) had a total trading volume of HKD 46.98 billion, with HKD 25.37 billion in buying and HKD 21.61 billion in selling, leading to a net buying amount of HKD 3.76 billion [1] - The southbound trading through Stock Connect (Shanghai) had a total trading volume of HKD 81.98 billion, with HKD 41.63 billion in buying and HKD 40.35 billion in selling, resulting in a net buying amount of HKD 1.29 billion [1] Active Stocks - Alibaba-W had the highest trading volume among southbound funds, totaling HKD 55.77 billion, followed by Xiaomi Group-W at HKD 44.08 billion and Chongqing Steel at HKD 37.21 billion [1] - The net buying stocks included 8 companies, with the largest net buying amount for Yingfu Fund at HKD 16.74 billion, followed by Innovent Biologics at HKD 6.51 billion and Meituan-W at HKD 3.38 billion [1] Continuous Net Buying and Selling - Two stocks, namely SMIC and Innovent Biologics, experienced continuous net buying for over three days, with SMIC leading at a total net buying of HKD 59.43 billion and Innovent Biologics at HKD 17.83 billion [2] - The stocks with the highest net selling included Tencent Holdings, Xiaomi Group-W, and Alibaba-W, with total net selling amounts of HKD 22.53 billion, HKD 3.74 billion, and HKD 3.08 billion respectively [2] Summary of Active Stocks on July 2 - The following table summarizes the active stocks with their trading amounts, net buying amounts, and daily price changes: - Yingfu Fund: Trading Amount HKD 1689.30 million, Net Buying HKD 1674.46 million, Daily Change 0.49% - Innovent Biologics: Trading Amount HKD 1079.97 million, Net Buying HKD 651.12 million, Daily Change 1.15% - Meituan-W: Trading Amount HKD 2976.06 million, Net Buying HKD 338.09 million, Daily Change 0.56% - SMIC: Trading Amount HKD 3274.27 million, Net Buying HKD 317.79 million, Daily Change -2.57% - Chongqing Steel: Trading Amount HKD 3720.82 million, Net Buying HKD 144.80 million, Daily Change 91.11% - Xiaomi Group-W: Trading Amount HKD 4408.50 million, Net Selling HKD 36.95 million, Daily Change 0.33% - Tencent Holdings: Trading Amount HKD 3438.30 million, Net Selling HKD 62.96 million, Daily Change -0.30% - Alibaba-W: Trading Amount HKD 5576.67 million, Net Selling HKD 173.65 million, Daily Change -0.36% [2]

Group 1 - On July 2, 2025, Alibaba-W (09988), Chongqing Steel (01053), and Xiaomi Group-W (01810) were the top three companies by trading volume in the Southbound Stock Connect, with trading amounts of 3.17 billion, 2.93 billion, and 2.83 billion respectively [1] - In the Southbound Stock Connect for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent Holdings (00700), and Xiaomi Group-W (01810) also ranked as the top three, with trading amounts of 2.41 billion, 1.59 billion, and 1.58 billion respectively [1] Group 2 - In the Southbound Stock Connect, the top ten active trading companies included Alibaba-W (09988) with a trading amount of 3.17 billion and a net buy of -788 million, Chongqing Steel (01053) with 2.93 billion and a net buy of 116 million, and Xiaomi Group-W (01810) with 2.83 billion and a net buy of -222 million [2] - The Southbound Stock Connect for Shenzhen-Hong Kong also featured Alibaba-W (09988) with a trading amount of 2.41 billion and a net buy of -945 million, Tencent Holdings (00700) with 1.59 billion and a net buy of -259 million, and Xiaomi Group-W (01810) with 1.58 billion and a net buy of -147 million [2]

Group 1: Market Overview - On July 2, the Hong Kong stock market saw a net inflow of 50.36 billion HKD from northbound trading, with 12.79 billion HKD from the Shanghai Stock Connect and 37.57 billion HKD from the Shenzhen Stock Connect [1] - The most bought stocks included the Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (02800), Innovent Biologics (01801), and Meituan-W (03690) [1] - The most sold stocks were Alibaba-W (09988), Tencent (00700), and Xiaomi Group-W (01810) [1] Group 2: Stock Performance - Alibaba-W had a buy amount of 11.91 billion HKD and a sell amount of 19.79 billion HKD, resulting in a net outflow of 7.88 billion HKD [2] - Xiaomi Group-W had a buy amount of 13.02 billion HKD and a sell amount of 15.25 billion HKD, leading to a net outflow of 2.22 billion HKD [2] - Tencent had a buy amount of 7.39 billion HKD and a sell amount of 11.10 billion HKD, resulting in a net outflow of 3.71 billion HKD [2] Group 3: Sector Insights - The Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (02800) received a net inflow of 16.74 billion HKD, with analysts suggesting that the current market conditions provide a favorable window for investment, particularly in the technology sector [5] - Innovent Biologics (01801) and 3SBio (01530) received net inflows of 6.51 billion HKD and 1.09 billion HKD, respectively, following new measures to support the development of innovative drugs [5] - Meituan-W (03690) saw a net inflow of 3.38 billion HKD, while Alibaba-W and Tencent experienced significant net outflows [6] Group 4: Company-Specific Developments - Chongqing Steel (01053) received a net inflow of 1.44 billion HKD amid rumors of production cuts in Tangshan, which could impact capacity utilization [6] - Pop Mart (09992) received a net inflow of 1.22 billion HKD after being recognized in Time magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential Companies" for 2025 [7] - Xiaomi's Yu7 model orders exceeded expectations, leading to an upward revision of shipment forecasts for 2025 to 2027 [8]

Group 1 - The steel sector experienced a sudden surge on July 2, with notable stocks like Chongqing Steel and Liugang Co. hitting the daily limit, and the steel ETF rising by 3.69% [1][2] - Hong Kong steel stocks showed even stronger gains, with Chongqing Steel's stock price increasing by over 90%, and Angang Steel rising by more than 57% at one point [1] - The rise in steel stocks is attributed to expectations of supply-side reforms in the steel industry, following a recent meeting of the Central Financial Committee that emphasized the need for orderly exit of outdated production capacity [1][2] Group 2 - The steel industry is showing signs of recovery in profitability in the first half of 2025, with total revenue for the black metal smelting and rolling processing industry reaching 31,364.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.0% [3] - The industry's total profit turned positive with a total profit of 316.9 billion yuan, indicating a shift from loss to profit [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant market movements in the steel and photovoltaic sectors, driven by news of production cuts and environmental regulations in Tangshan, as well as collective production reductions in the photovoltaic glass industry [1][7][13]. Steel Sector - The steel sector experienced a substantial surge, with stocks like Shengde Xintai rising by 17% and several others reaching their daily limit [4][5]. - The market is reacting to reports of increased environmental production cuts in Tangshan, with approximately half of the steel mills indicating they received notifications regarding these measures [7]. - If the production cut policies are strictly enforced, the capacity utilization rate could drop from 83% to 70%, leading to a daily reduction of 30,000 tons in sintering ore production [7]. - The China Iron and Steel Association is set to hold a meeting to discuss the industry's progress and challenges, indicating a focus on future strategies [7]. Marine Economy - The marine economy sector saw strong performance, with stocks like Kelaite and Deepwater Haina hitting their daily limits [9][10]. - A recent meeting emphasized the importance of high-quality development in the marine economy, focusing on innovation, policy support, and the involvement of social capital [11]. - The deep-sea technology industry is identified as a key area for growth, with increasing demand for deep-sea materials and equipment [12]. Photovoltaic Sector - The photovoltaic industry saw a notable rise, with stocks like Xiuchang and Daye Intelligent reaching their daily limits [14][15]. - Reports indicate that leading photovoltaic glass companies plan to collectively reduce production by 30%, which is expected to support sustainable industry development [16]. - The industry is currently facing pressure with prices falling below cash cost lines, prompting a need for supply-side reforms [16].

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market showed mixed performance with the Hang Seng Index rising by 0.62% to 24,221.41 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 0.64% to 5,269.11 points, indicating a shift from a structural market to a broader rally requiring stronger fundamental support and policy catalysts [1] Blue Chip Performance - Xinyi Solar (00968) led blue-chip stocks with a rise of 10.84% to HKD 2.76, contributing 1.83 points to the Hang Seng Index. Other notable performers included Xinyi Glass (00868) up 9.55% and Sands China (01928) up 6% [2] - The central financial committee emphasized the need to address low-price competition in the photovoltaic glass industry, which is expected to lead to a collective production cut of 30% starting in July [2][4] Sector Highlights - The photovoltaic sector saw significant gains, with major companies like Fuyat Glass (06865) and Xinyi Solar (00968) rising by 11.01% and 10.84% respectively, amid news of production cuts [4] - Steel stocks surged, particularly Chongqing Steel (01053) which rose by 91.11%, driven by rumors of production limits in Tangshan [3] - The Macau gaming sector reported a 19% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue for June, with major operators like Sands China (01928) and Wynn Macau (01128) seeing substantial gains [5] Commodity and Automotive Sector - Gold prices surged above USD 3,350, while copper prices reached a peak of USD 9,984, influenced by geopolitical tensions and low inventory levels [6] - Automotive stocks showed mixed results, with Great Wall Motors (02333) and Geely (00175) rising, while Li Auto (02015) fell by 3.18% [6] Notable Stock Movements - Nayuki Tea (02150) experienced a significant increase of 33.33% to HKD 1.68, driven by strong sales growth [7] - IFBH (06603) rose by 20.38% amid expectations of inclusion in the Hong Kong Stock Connect [8] - New World Development (00017) increased by 9.82% following the announcement of a refinancing agreement covering HKD 88.2 billion in existing debt [9] - CIMC (02039) reached a new high, gaining 5.16% as the central government promotes high-quality development in the marine economy [10] - Kingsoft (03888) saw a decline of 9.66% after the launch of a new game, with mixed reviews affecting market confidence [11]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index closed up 0.62%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 0.64% [1] - The total market turnover reached 240.225 billion HKD [1] - Steel sector stocks saw significant gains, with Chongqing Steel (01053.HK) rising over 90%, Ansteel (00347.HK) up over 12%, and China Oriental Group (00581.HK) increasing over 11% [1] Group 2 - Technology stocks generally declined, with Kingsoft (03888.HK) down 9.66%, Li Auto (02015.HK) and Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) both falling over 3% [1] - Major tech companies like Tencent (00700.HK), NetEase (09999.HK), and Kuaishou (01024.HK) also closed in the red [1]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed up by 0.62% [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index closed down by 0.64% [1] Steel Sector Performance - The steel sector saw significant gains in the afternoon session [1] - Chongqing Steel (01053.HK) surged over 90% [1] - Ansteel (00347.HK) and China Oriental Group (00581.HK) both rose over 10% [1]